Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition vs. Amazfit Bip 5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition and Amazfit Bip 5. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition vs. Amazfit Bip 5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Amazfit Bip 5
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS 2.0
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering, indoor climbing, mountain biking Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Body Details Case only: 44 g
With band: 60 g
Case only: 26 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Plastic
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Soft black | Pastel pink
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Amazfit Bip 5
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor 3-axis accelerometer, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), sleep duration, recovery time, training load, training effect, REM phases, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality
Modes - 124 sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, voice announcements, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format Camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, OTA update, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, event reminders, rotor motor, Quick Reply, customisable watch faces, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, password protection, Virtual Pacer, health monitoring function, sedentary lifestyle reminder, 4 satellite positioning systems, membership cards, Sports Data Broadcast
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Amazfit Bip 5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.2 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Amazfit Bip 5
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 320 x 380 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.91"
Pixel Density - 260 ppi
Screen Protection Power Glass Fingerprint-resistant coating, 2.5D tempered glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Amazfit Bip 5
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Amazfit Bip 5
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Amethyst steel | Light gold -
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Amazfit Bip 5
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 108-182 mm 155-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Shale grey | Light sand -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Amazfit Bip 5
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Amazfit Bip 5
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 59 day(s) 10 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days
Typical usage - up to 10 days
Heavy usage - up to 5 days
Battery saver mode - up to 26 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Amazfit Bip 5
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay To Do List, Games, Stopwatch, Alarm Clock
Compliant Standards - IP68, IEC 60529
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 1.5 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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